10k Gold Chain

10k gold chain, the most accessible solid gold

The 10k gold chain is solid gold at the gentlest cost in the range. Among 225 stone-set designs, you will find a gold chain for men in 195 listings and a gold chain for women among the unisex designs. Every gold chain is 417 parts per thousand, or 41.7% pure gold, with the toughest alloy of the three purities.

Why choose a 10k gold chain?

• Solid gold at 417 parts per thousand, gold all the way through.
• The hardest alloy: it stands up best to scratches and knocks.
• A Cuban link from 6 to 15 mm, a fine tennis link from 3 mm, a triple-row Cuban up to 26 mm.
• Designs with a cross, raised stones, a mosaic or two-tone finishes.
• VVS1 moissanite, lab-grown diamond or natural diamond, as you prefer.

10k gold or 9ct gold: a fair comparison

417 parts per thousand against 375

9ct gold is 375 parts per thousand, while 10k is 417. So 10k contains slightly more gold than 9ct gold, which is common in jewellers' shops. A 9ct gold chain and a 10k gold chain are both hard alloys, but the second is a little richer. The guide to jewellery hallmarks helps you read these purities.

Why 10k costs less

The cost follows the purity: for the same design, 10k costs less than 14k, and 14k costs less than 18k. The gentlest 10k gold price does not mean plated jewellery: it is solid gold, which can be repolished.

White, rose, yellow: the shade of your chain

The colour comes from the alloy. A white gold chain is alloyed with pale metals, and a rose gold chain contains more copper. A white gold chain for men is chosen on the product page. At 417 parts per thousand, the shade is slightly paler than in 18k.

Choosing your 10k gold chain

The link first

For a thick gold chain, the Cuban is the obvious choice. Its sturdiness goes hand in hand with a hard alloy. A gold chain with cross comes as a rosary chain. Read the guide to the Cuban link before you decide.

Length and width

The listings offer 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60 cm. For a gold chain with a pendant, choose the length according to the size of the pendant; the 10k gold pendants are ordered separately.

10k, 14k or 18k: where to land

If you want the richest colour, look at the 18k gold chain. If you are after balance, the 14k gold chain fits. 10k answers a different need: sturdy solid gold, for a tighter budget.

Stones and care

Moissanite VVS1 passes the classic diamond tester without being a diamond. The lab-grown diamond is a real diamond. Take the chain off for sport, housework and swimming, wash it in lukewarm water with mild soap, dry it and store it on its own.

Frequently asked questions

Is 10k real gold?

Yes, it is solid gold at 41.7%. The rest is an alloy that makes it harder.

What is the difference between 9ct gold and 10k gold?

9ct is 375 parts per thousand and 10k is 417. The second contains slightly more gold.

Does a 10k gold chain tarnish?

Solid gold does not oxidise as silver does. A gentle clean is enough, and a jeweller can repolish it.

Is 10k suitable for a thick chain?

Yes. Its hard alloy is an asset for wide links that are worn often.

Order your 10k gold chain from Emir ICE

Each chain is made to order; the production time is shown on the product page. Shipping times are on the delivery information page. Sensitive skin? Tell us before you order.

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